Serving 70 students in grades 9-12, Tupelo High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Tupelo High School's attendance zone covers the entirety of its school district in Tupelo, OK, encompassing approximately 118.1 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 7.3 miles and the furthest edge extending to 11.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tupelo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tupelo High School's student population of 70 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tupelo High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tupelo High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#508 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
29%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
31%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
8%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tupelo High School's ranking?
Tupelo High School is ranked #508 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tupelo High School?
The graduation rate of Tupelo High School is 80%, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Tupelo High School?
70 students attend Tupelo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Tupelo High School students are White, 31% of students are Two or more races, 29% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tupelo High School?
Tupelo High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tupelo High School offer ?
Tupelo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tupelo High School part of?
Tupelo High School is part of Tupelo School District.
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